Dealing with hard water can be a challenge for a homeowner. Hard water is the term used for water that has a lot of minerals in it. Usually, this is caused by water that runs over mineral deposits before it gets into your home, and it often has high levels of calcium...

Do you know how common burglaries are in the US? Just during the time it takes you to read this blog post, several things will be broken into. Naturally, the statistics are different depending on where you live, but you should take an interest in the security of your...

One thing that you will find in pretty much every home here in the US is a toilet. For some, this is a place where they spend a lot of time, while others get off of the seat as quickly as they can. One survey even figured out that over a lifetime, the average man...

Are you aware of what the pressure in your pipes is? For the large majority of homeowners, this is probably not something that you know, or even worry about, but your water pressure could pose a problem. If the pressure in your pipes is too high, it puts a strain on...

How many doors do you have in your home? It might be hard for you to come up with a number off the top of your head, but needless to say, there are usually quite a few. A door is not cheap, especially if it is of good quality, so you want to make sure that if you...

Have you ever considered metal roofing? It might not be one of the first things that come to mind, especially since many homeowners are worried about the noise that rain or hail could cause. You might only have the experience of being under a metal roof in a shed, and...

How much do you think that you should pay for an inspection? You will find a wide range of pricing on the market, and some might even offer prices that are way lower than any other inspector out there. Does that mean that it is a great deal? Not necessarily. If you...

Do you have access to the cleaning supplies that you need? Some homeowners got blindsided when stores all of a sudden had empty shelves in the cleaning supplies aisles, and they have mostly stayed that way until recently. If you have an EPA registered disinfectant at...

What is the best option, hand sanitizer or soap and hot water? In a way, it depends on the situation you are in. If you have no access to a sink to wash your hands, then hand sanitizer is a valid option, but it is definitely not a substitute for a thorough hand wash....

Birds around your home can bring a very nice atmosphere, but that is not the only thing that it brings. Bird droppings can spread disease, and the droppings also contain acid which can eat away at your driveway and other surfaces. Birds can also build nests inside of...